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1
: any of a genus (Fuchsia) of ornamental shrubs of the evening-primrose family having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples
2
: a vivid reddish purple
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The left side is dominated by an enormous orchid tree with long brilliant fuchsia flowers that is thriving in the western exposure.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
For the fresh run of concerts, Swift added two brand new Versace looks to her performance: A glittery red bodysuit and a fuchsia blazer.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
In 2019, while representing the annual fashion event as co-chair, Lady Gaga outdid herself with an eye-popping sequence of four looks, which started with a massive fuchsia gown by Brandon Maxwell.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
The images are composed with delicate attention to light and décor, adding inner dimensions through voice-overs and onscreen superimpositions of drawing and handwriting in the TV show’s emblematic fuchsia.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024
The set is on sale in sizes S through XXL and 22 monochromatic colors, including seasonal gems like pea green, sky blue, and fuchsia.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Colors range from classic shades like white and beige to bolder hues like fuchsia and a vibrant purple.
—Amanda McDonald, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
The simple yet soft faux leather bag comes in 30 colors, including neutrals like brown and white along with sunny yellow and vivacious fuchsia for the perfect pop of color.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Raise a toast to the new year at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, which will be serving the limited-edition Luck of the Dragon, a fuchsia beer flavored with dragon fruit powder and orange puree.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
For the fresh run of concerts, Swift added two brand new Versace looks to her performance: A glittery red bodysuit and a fuchsia blazer.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
In 2019, while representing the annual fashion event as co-chair, Lady Gaga outdid herself with an eye-popping sequence of four looks, which started with a massive fuchsia gown by Brandon Maxwell.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
The images are composed with delicate attention to light and décor, adding inner dimensions through voice-overs and onscreen superimpositions of drawing and handwriting in the TV show’s emblematic fuchsia.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024
The set is on sale in sizes S through XXL and 22 monochromatic colors, including seasonal gems like pea green, sky blue, and fuchsia.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Colors range from classic shades like white and beige to bolder hues like fuchsia and a vibrant purple.
—Amanda McDonald, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
The simple yet soft faux leather bag comes in 30 colors, including neutrals like brown and white along with sunny yellow and vivacious fuchsia for the perfect pop of color.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Raise a toast to the new year at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, which will be serving the limited-edition Luck of the Dragon, a fuchsia beer flavored with dragon fruit powder and orange puree.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
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“Fuchsia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuchsia. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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fuchsia
noun
fuch·sia
ˈfyü-shə 
1
: any of a genus of shrubs related to the evening primrose and having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples
2
: a vivid reddish purple
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